CHICKEN WITH CHEESE SAUCE

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Dinner guests are always impressed when I serve this appetizing main dish. It's a delicious and pretty way to dress up plain chicken breasts.-Joyce Breeding, Falkville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers), divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter
1 envelope white sauce mix
2 cups milk
2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/8-in. thickness. Place in a resealable plastic bag; add 1/4 cup salad dressing. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours., In a large skillet, saute onion in remaining salad dressing. Add 1/2 cup cracker crumbs, spinach and parsley. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Spoon about 1/2 cup spinach mixture on each chicken breast; roll up and overlap ends. Secure with a toothpick. Roll in remaining crumbs. , Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in the white sauce mix until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.

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Jubayer Hosen
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Aditya Thapa
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Shams Jadgal
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a keeper.


Durga Dangal
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This dish is so comforting and satisfying.


Mental Shine
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I love the flavor of the cheese sauce in this dish.


Faqiri_ 110
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This dish is perfect for a cold winter night.


Denic Pipo
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Muhammad adeed
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Nathaniel Holmes
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mim gim
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This dish is a family favorite. We make it all the time.


Brenda Coril
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Supa House Comedy
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


laila smimih
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Asian Kiranti
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This dish was easy to make and it tasted great! I will definitely be making it again.


Sani Lucas
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was really good! The cheese sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Sharjeel Golden
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the cheese sauce is rich and creamy.


Obed Koroma
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the cheese sauce was creamy and delicious.


apon apon
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.